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Major portfolio of 394 apartments in Cornwall has just changed hands

A major portfolio of 394 apartments in Cornwall has just changed hands. Devcore Group sold the units to Black Ridge for $63M. This shift comes as Cornwall continues to grow, and it’ll be interesting to see how this new investment impacts the local rental market. https://www.costar.com/article/1231189809/black-ridge-buys-cornwall-ontario-apartment-portfolio-from-devcore

National real estate association blames Ontario snowstorm for cooling housing sales in January

While snowstorms paused activity in Ontario, the rise in inventory and a slight dip in average prices could mean more breathing room for those looking to get in this year. #CornwallOntario #RealEstateNews #MultifamilyHousing #CanadianRealEstate #RentalMarket (With files from the CBC's Jenna Benchetrit, Anis Heydari, Laura MacNaughton and The Canadian Press) https://buff.ly/nvWGbPq

BEWARE OF A NEW ONTARIO REAL ESTATE CLOSING SCAM: AI PHISHING

In Ontario, AI phishing scams are now targeting property closings. Fraudsters impersonate the client, lawyer or mortgage broker and change bank details at the last minute. These emails look real. They often copy branding, signatures, and even previous conversations. Our tip: Always verify bank details by calling the recipient directly and look up their phone number independently, do not use a phone number from an email. At Legal Direct, we've completed over 10,000 real estate transactions across the GTA and Ottawa. Clients can close using our mobile client app available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Contact us an experienced real estate law firm for your next transaction: https://mortgagelawyers.legaldirect.ca/v3/ www.legaldirect.ca #RealEstate #TorontoRealEstate #CyberSecurity #RealEstateLaw #OntarioLawyer

LegalDirectly Broker Portal User Guide

This guide will walk brokers through the process of adding an new case and the various functions of our exclusive Broker portal only available through our firm. https://youtu.be/dUKGBKs20gA

Coffee with the Mayor of Aurora, Ontario, Tom Mrakas

Delighted to spend time with Mayor Tom Mrakas of the Town of Aurora. He gave invaluable business insights and details of plans for the Town’s expansion. Thanks Mayor for all you do for the Town. #mayor #aurora #ontario #coffee #legaldirect

Mar 23, 2026

A proud milestone as Crombie REIT opens the market and celebrates 20 years of delivering value and building communities.

https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/289539/Crombie-Real-Estate-Investment-Trust-CRR-Opens-the-Market Tara Wickwire Interim Director, Marketing and Communications, Crombie #CrombieREIT #TSX #MarketOpen #20YearsStrong #RealEstateInvesting

Mar 17, 2026

A little luck goes a long way. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your team at Legal Direct!

#StPatricksDay #LegalDirect #LuckyDay #StPattysDay #GoodLuck

Feb 3, 2026

Toronto Real Estate Market Update

Refinancing this year, doing homework could yield better results.

Jan 20, 2026

Identification Verification

Some of the rules and procedures regarding Identification Verification also known as "IDV"

Dec 19, 2025

Recent Developments in Toronto Real Estate Law

This article explores the latest legal developments affecting real estate professionals in Toronto. It provides valuable insights for legal practitioners and brokers to navigate the evolving landscape effectively in 2025.

Dec 12, 2025

Navigating Real Estate and Legal Trends in Toronto: Weekly Insights

This week's article explores the latest developments in Toronto's legal and real estate sectors, focusing on mortgage trends, refinancing opportunities, title transfers, and broker-related updates. Drawing from authoritative sources including the Law Society of Ontario Gazette, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Association Ontario, and prominent legal publications, we provide a comprehensive overview to help residents and professionals stay informed.